MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010
According to the reports received, the train derailed this morning was under the control of machinist Kemal Ateş with travel number 42822. The train was carrying military trucks in 22 wagons and 150 passengers in other 3 wagons. 8 of 22 wagons loaded with military trucks derailed at the explosion.
An explosion broke out at around 08:30 today between Alp Railway Station and Dumankaya Village during the pass of a mixed train with 25 wagons and 150 passengers, traveling from Divriği/Sivas to Erzincan.
There are no deaths or injuries reported. The explosion occurred after the passage of 3 passenger and 14 freight wagons. The railway road opening works are going on.
